Many relied on Twitter to pay their respects, relate the impression he made upon their lives or quote his lyrics, from Hollywood directors to athletes, Ice-T and Snoop Dogg to Boy George and Duran Duran, old school rhyme partners like Rev Run to up-and-comers like his son Diggy Simmons.

For many, The Beastie Boys’ debut Licensed to Ill provided an introduction to hip-hop and fans followed Yauch’s transformation from hard-partying bad boy to Buddhist vegan, as we ourselves matured.

Browse through some of the music community’s most notable tweets below. MCA, you will be missed.

Man…that one hurts. Our prayers go out to Adam Yauch and his family. #MCA#BEASTIEBOYS Rest Well.

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